

Two Texts
John Andrews and David Harvey
A Podcast about the Bible Every two weeks, from two different countries, the two hosts of the Two Texts podcast pick two biblical texts to talk about. Each episode we pick one text to talk about, which invariably leads to us talking about two texts and often many more.Dr John Andrews and Dr David Harvey share a mutual fascination with the Bible. Simple yet complex; ancient yet relevant; challenging yet comforting. But one thing that fascinates them consistently is that, like a kaleidoscope, no matter how many times they look at it there is something new, fresh and exciting to talk about.This podcast is designed for you regardless of how much or how little you've read the Bible. Grab a hot beverage, a notepad (or app), and a Bible, sit back, listen, enjoy, and learn to also become fascinated (or grow your fascination) with this exciting, compelling and mysterious book. John and David are two friends who love teaching the Bible and have both been privileged enough to be able to spend their careers doing this - in colleges, universities, churches, homes and coffee shops. The two of them have spent extended periods of time as teaching staff and leadership in seminary and church contexts. John has regularly taught at David's church, and there was even a point where John was David's boss! Nowadays David is a Priest and Pastor in Calgary, Canada, and John teaches and consults for churches in the UK and around the world. They're both married with children (John 3, David 1) and in John's case even grandchildren. In their down time you'll find them cooking, reading, running or watching football (but the one thing they don't agree on is which team to support). If you want to get in touch with either of them about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?
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Jul 11, 2023 • 36min
Praying Peter out of Prison | Disruptive Presence 55
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David enjoy a brilliant escape story. This is one of those stories in Acts that you've likely heard of. If you haven't then expect mystery, humour, and God working in surprising ways. Peter's escape story should probably be one of your favourite Acts moments - especially if you wonder about whether prayer works!Episode 112 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 55 If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend? Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021 ________ Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

Jun 29, 2023 • 33min
Herod, James, and Peter | Disruptive Presence 54
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David talk about another problematic Herod in the NT. There's a reason that you don't think favourably of the name "Herod". So many kings called Herod caused problems in the New Testament period. The Acts text from this episode is no different. Episode 111 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 54 If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend? Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021 ________ Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

Jun 27, 2023 • 34min
Remember the Poor | Disruptive Presence 53
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David are challenged by the church's response to hardship and difficulty. This group of Christians continually surprise us by showing that the impact of the Holy Spirit leaked into the practicalities of everyday life. Episode 110 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 53 If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend? Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021 ________ Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

Jun 15, 2023 • 30min
They Sent Barnabas | Disruptive Presence 52
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David celebrate the return of one of their favourite characters. Everyone needs a Barnabas in their lives. For the Acts church he always pops up right when he was needed. Episode 109 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 52 If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend? Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021 ________ Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

Jun 13, 2023 • 34min
The Hand of the Lord | Disruptive Presence 51
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David discuss how the difficult times for the church in Acts don't lead to bad results. Despite the oppression and persecution that is being applied to the church, people were still choosing to follow Jesus. Why? Because the Hand of the Lord was with them.Episode 108 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 51If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

Jun 1, 2023 • 32min
Can We Oppose God? | Disruptive Presence 50
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David consider Peter's testimony about Cornelius and the Holy Spirit. How do we make decisions about difficult and surprising situations? Are we open to being surprised by God in the same way that the Jerusalem church was?Episode 107 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 50If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

May 30, 2023 • 32min
Peter Returns | Disruptive Presence 49
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David begin to consider Peter's return to Jerusalem to report on the Cornelius story. In this episode we think about how we hear Scripture and how we listen with the Spirit to what God is doing.Episode 106 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 49If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

May 18, 2023 • 32min
Is Peter Right? | Disruptive Presence 48
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David consider God's response to Peter's interpretation of his vision. Peter makes an audacious claim as a result of his vision on the roof - that God has no favourites. This is a significant claim for Cornelius. But is Peter correct? As you'll see, God responds to affirm how Peter sees things.Episode 105 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 48If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

May 16, 2023 • 42min
God has No Favourites | Disruptive Presence 47
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David explore Peter's sermon to Cornelius. Peter does some fantastic interpretive work to make sense of how his vision and subsequent encounter with Cornelius lead him to an understanding of God's perspective on humanity that was new for himEpisode 104 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 47If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show

May 4, 2023 • 43min
Peter's (Next) Conversion | Disruptive Presence 46
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David discuss the next part of Peter's ever changing story. Peter encounters a vision (or nightmare) that challenges his cultural hero stories and ethical sensibilities - but most of all his reading of the Bible. What do you do when it's God challenging all of those things?Episode 103 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 46If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show:Support the show


